How will the Irish international react?
James McClean has been at the centre of controversy this week after he turned his back on the English flag during the national anthem in West Brom’s friendly with Charleston in the States.
His manager Tony Pulis told the club’s official site that he won’t tolerate that behaviour in future, “I’ve seen the pictures and he’s got to turn towards the flag like everybody else has and he recognises that.
“He thought he was OK to close his eyes and put his head down in respect of both anthems. The trouble is he’s got to face the flag.”
“Obviously there has been a stigma around him and he doesn’t need to start that up again,” Pulis added.
“So hopefully we’ve nipped it in the bud and we can get on with our things and he can get on with his things. I think the fact he’s part of what we’re trying to do is important.”
We wonder how McClean will react to those comments.
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